A Huddersfield-based businesswoman has been shortlisted for four awards.
Dr Emma Kirke, of Waterloo-based nutrition business Medicinal Kitchen, has been nominated in three categories as part of the Yorkshire Choice Awards – Inspirational Woman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year and New Business.
The Yorkshire Choice Awards acknowledge local people and independent businesses that are an inspiration in their field. The award ceremony will be held at The Centenary Pavillions in Leeds on April 2, 2016, with the winners chosen via a public vote Emma has also been nominated for the Yorkshire Evening Post Best of Health Awards.
The nominations mark the end of a successful year in business for Emma, who set up Medicinal Kitchen in 2013 following a series of personal battles including a car accident which left her paralysed, and most recently, breast cancer.
Through healthy food and fitness Emma learnt to combat her own physical and mental afflictions – since when she has helped hundreds of others via bespoke specialised dietary requirement plans. Teaming this with her knowledge of osteomyology, Emma has been able to treat sprains, arthritis, asthma, skin conditions and more.
Said Emma: “I was determined that my own battles I’ve overcome would be channelled in a way to help others but I would never expect to be shortlisted in such prestigious awards, I feel really honoured.”
